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TO: THE CITY COUNCILCOUNCIL MEETING DATE N0.
FRO14: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE I OCTOBER 17, 1990
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF 1200KVAR CAPACITOR BANKS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council award the bid for the
purchase of two 1200 KVAR Capacitor Banks to the sole bidder whose
proposal meets specifications, Cooper Power Systems of Burlingame, in
the amount o f $7,843.38.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On August 15, 1990, the City Council
approved specifications and authorized advertisement for bids. Bids
were opened on September 5, 1990, but because of pricing discrepancies
and deviations to specifications, bids were rejected by City Council
action on September 19, 1990.
New bids were solicited, and opened on October 3, 1990, with the
following results:
General Electric Supply, Martinez $7,174.00
Westinghouse Electric, Concord $7,518.25
Cooper Power Systems, Burlingame $7,843.38
However, the Electric Utility Department Engineering staff noted that
both General Electric and Westinghouse failed to meet specifications in
construction material of the rack assembly, quoting aluminum construc-
tion versus galvanized steel as specified. As a result, the Engineering
Department has recommended that General Electric and Westinghouse bids
be disqualified, and that Cooper Power Systems be awarded the bid.
The capacitor banks are planned for installation at various locations
throughout the city to increase electrical system capacity and to
maintain high service levels during periods of peak demand.
Delivery would be fourteen weeks after placement of the order.
Funding for this purchase is available in Electric Utility Department's
Operating Fund.
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J e,Y E. Harris
Phfchasing Officer
cc: Electric Utility Director
Assistant Electric Utility Director
Electrical Engineer
CITY COUNCIL
JOHN R. (Randv) SNIDER. Mavor CITY OF L O D I
DAVID M. HINCHMAN
Mayor Pro Tempore CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STRFFI
EVELYN M. OLSON CALL IOa 3006
JAMES W PINKERTON.Ir LODL CALIFORNIA 95241.1910
ERED M. REID (209) 334.5634
TELECOPIER (209)331.6,-95
October 12, 1990
Mr. Bob Roy
General Electric Supply Co.
737 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Ref: Bid for 1200KVAR Capacitor Banks
Dear Bob:
THOMAS A PETERSON
Citv Manager
ALICE N REINICHE
Citv Clerk
8013 MCNATT
City Attorney
On October 3, 1990, bids were received and opened for the purchase of
two 1200KVAR Switched Capacitor Banks.
Although your proposal is the apparent low bid at $7,174.00, staff is
recommending that the purchase be awarded to Cooper Power Systems in
the amount of $7,843.3.8. The staff recommendation is based on the
determination that your proposal to use structural aluminum in
construction of the rack dbe!. not meet Specification C-4 (structural
material), which calls for galvanized steel construction.
This letter serves as' notification to you regarding the staff's
recommendation for award of this bid. This recommendation will be
presented to the City Council at its October 17, 1990 meeting beginning
at 7:30 p.m. at Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, todi, California.
You, and/or representatives of your firm, will have the opportunity at
that time to appear before the City Council to present information in
support of your bid in the event you disagree with the staff's
recommendation.
If you plan to be present and wish to address the City Council, please
advise the City Clerk's office at (209) 334-5634, extension 601, before
5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 1990.
If you have questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call
me at (209) 333-6777.
Sincerely,
Voel E. Harris
Purchasing Officer
City of Lodi
CITY COUNCIL
;OHN R. (Randy) SNIDER. Mavor
DAVID M. HINCHMAN
Mayor Pro Tempore
EVELYN M.OLSON
JAMES W. PINKERTON. Ir
FRED M. ROD
October 12, 1990
CITY OF LODI
CIT) HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET
CALL BOX 3006
LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)334-5634
TELECONER ('09) lll•n795
W. Kris Thompson
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
P.O. Box 6106
Concord, CA 94524
Ref: Bid for 12UOKVAR Capacitor Banks
Dear Kris:
THOMAS A PETERSON
City Manager
ALICE M REIMCHE
City Cleric
BOB MCNATT
Citv Attorney
On October 3, 1990, bids were received and opened for the purchase of
two 1200KVAR Switched Capacitor Banks.
Although your proposal, at $7,518.25, and General Electric Supply
Company's proposal of $7,174.00 were low bids, staff is recommending
that the purchase be awarded to Cooper Power Systems in the amount of
$7,843.38. The staff recommendation is based on the determination that
your proposal to use structural aluminum in construction of the rack
does not meet Specification C-4 (structural material), which calls for
galvanized steel construction.
This letter serves as notification to you regarding the staff's
recommendation for award of this bid. This recommendation will be
presented to the City Council at its October 17, 1990 meeting beginning
at 7:30 p.m. at Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, California.
You, and/or representatives of your firm, will have the opportunity at
that time to appear before the City Council to present information in
support of your bid in the event you disagree with the staff's
recommendation.
If you plan to be present and wish to address the City Council, please
advise the City Clerk's office at (209) 334-5634, extension 601, before
5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 1990.
If you havequestions regarding this matter, please feel free to call
me at (2091 333-6777.
Sincerely ,
r
Uel E. Harris
Purchasing Officer
City of Lodi
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A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCL
AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO 1200 KVAR CAPACITOR BANS
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VAS in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and
the order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on
October 3, 1990 at 11:00 a.m. for the bid for two 1200 KVAR capacitor banks,
described in the specifications therefor approved by the City Council on August 15,
1990; and
Vim$ said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a
report thereof filed with the City Manager as follows:
General Electric Supply, Martinez $7,174.00
Westinghouse Electric, Concord $7,518.25
Cooper Power Systems , Burlingame $7,843.38
VAS the City Manager recommends that award of the bid for two 1200
KVAR capacitor banks be made to the sole bidder whose proposal meets
specifications, Cooper Pbw Systems of Burlingame;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that award of
bid for two 1200 KVAR capacitor banks be and the same is hereby awarded to Cooper
Power Systems of Burlingame, the only bidder whose proposal meets specifications,
in the amount of $7,843.38.
Dated: October 17, 1990
I hereby certify that Resolution 1% 90-158 was passed and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 17, 1990 by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Reid and
Snider (Mayor)
Noes : Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None n
nnif�r�M. Perrin
eputy City Clerk
for Alice M. Reimcne
City Clerk
90-158
RES90158/TXTA.02J